The web is a great resource for locating career information, but you
should not limit your career exploration activities to web resources, which
leave
out important components like networking, counseling, and interactive discussion,
and which tend to treat some subjects in brief that are better dealt with in
a more comprehensive format. Be sure to check out the many UW resources that
are offered to undergraduate students.
Resources Available for UW Students and Alumni
English
Undergraduate Advising
A-2-B Padelford Hall
543-2634
engladv@u.washington.edu
- career counseling
- the résumé, the cover letter, and the curriculum vitae (CV)
- ENGL 491 Internships
- preparing for graduate school
- preparing for teaching careers
UW Career
Center
134 Mary Gates Hall
543-0535
ccscnslr@u.washington.edu
- career counseling
- résumé workshops
- mock interviews
- employer résumé reviews
- Navigating Career Options course (GEN ST 350)
- career fairs
- employer panels
- letters of evaluation (LEO) files
- listings of jobs and internships
- special events
UW
Alumni Association
Alumni House
1415 NE 45th Street
543-0540
uwalumni@u.washington.edu
- job search links
- "Career Connections" - contact UW alumni in your intended career field
for information and advice
- post résumés on line
- information on job search and career development
- career mentorship program
UW's
Carlson Leadership
and Public Service
Office
171 Mary Gates Hall
543-2550
leader@u.washington.edu
- internships
- service learning
- leadership and public service scholarships
- volunteer opportunities
UW Student Counseling
Center
401 Schmitz Hall
543-1240
- career counseling (group or individual)
- self assessment tests: Strong Interest Inventory and the Myers-Briggs
Type Inventory
On-Campus
Career Fairs
(sponsored by the Center for Career
Services, 124 Mary Gates Hall)
- Liberal Arts, Sciences, & Business Fair (held in
April)
- Internships and Summer Jobs Fair (held in April)
- Minority Career Fair (held in January)
- Business Career Fair (held in October)
Navigating
Career Options: GEN
ST 350
(offered through the Center for
Career Services)
-
a three-credit course - GEN ST 350 - an exploration of
career options where you can learn how to navigate your course through the
vast domain of job search strategies and career possibilities. Connect your
academic experiences to your future career.
Student
Organizations
- mentorship opportunities
- career activities/information
- networking opportunities
English Faculty
- general questions about career paths, especially academic
career paths
- mentoring
Undergraduate
Gateway Center
Gateway Center
171 Mary Gates Hall
543-2551
- career counseling
- workshops on How to Choose A Major and Investigate Careers
Washington Occupational
Information System (WOIS)
This is an online career information site for Washington state. UW subscribes
to this service, so it is free to UW users from UW computers.
- career information & outlooks
- job profiles
- salary information
- self assessment tools
- information about schools and training programs
- links to current job listings
careers for english majors